Yoga Therapy

LCDR Deidre Person with Jon Kabat-Zinn (the founding director of the Stress Reduction Clinic and Center of Mindfulness in Medicine and the founder of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) at the 2nd Annual Tri Service Medical Home Summit in Bethesda, MD. Dee presented on the benefits of yoga for newly graduated Naval Recruits while she was a yoga instructor at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL.

Yoga Therapy is a healing discipline that nurtures mind, body, and spirit through conscious movement, breath work, and most importantly self study. Yoga therapy sets itself apart from standard physical therapy by treating the whole person and not just the symptoms. The goal is to get to the source of the problem and make a conscious change.

Dee works in small groups or private sessions. Dee evaluates and addresses specific health problems and prescribes yoga postures and breathing exercises accordingly. She has extensive anatomy & physiology training as well as specialized PTSD, grief, depression & anxiety training; as well as Yoga Nidra (guided deep relaxation) training.

Yoga Therapy

Living with chronic pain? Seeking to avoid surgery, medication, or suffering. Discover yoga therapy, an alternative health and wellness practice that addresses specific health conditions and adapts a yoga practice accordingly. Yoga therapy is a multifaceted modality that brings balance to the mind and body through the use of yoga postures, breathing exercises, diet and lifestyle considerations, and meditation. Dee Person, yoga therapist, Navy veteran, former collegiate athlete, will meet with you to review your relevant health history and construct a detailed wellness plan catered to your unique health condition and goals. In addition to practices typically found in Yoga (breathing, postures and relaxation) Dee uses a protocol known as "iRest" Yoga Nidra that has been approved by the Army Surgeon General as an alternative healthcare recommended practice for Veterans returning home with PTSD. iRest is an evidence-based transformative practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry that releases negative emotions and thought patterns and calms the nervous system. Dee has an extensive background in yoga therapy and specializes in working with special populations such as Trauma Victims, those living with Autoimmune Diseases, and Mental Health disorders. Individualized Yoga therapy sessions and small group classes are available.

Yoga for Veterans

Deidre Person is currently a Lieutenant Commander in the
United States Navy Reserves. She served on active duty for
7 years making 2 deployments supporting Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom during this time.
After leaving active duty, Deidre sought out ways to
support our military active duty and veterans by educating
and sharing the benefits of yoga at local military bases
and installations. As a Naval Officer and yoga therapist,
Deidre is uniquely positioned to not only understand the
rigors of military life, but also to seek out the best
avenues to get yoga to our service men and women. In addition to practices typically found in Yoga (breathing, postures and relaxation) Dee uses a protocol known as "iRest" Yoga Nidra that has been approved by the Army Surgeon General as an alternative healthcare recommended practice for Veterans returning home with PTSD. iRest is an evidence-based transformative practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry that releases negative emotions and thought patterns and calms the nervous system. Dee has an extensive background in yoga therapy and specializes in working with special populations such as Trauma Victims, those living with Autoimmune Diseases, and Mental Health disorders. Read "Yoga and Veterans: A Different Kind of Warrior" from New York Times...

Deidre has served in the following roles supporting our active duty military, military veterans, and department of defense employees:

LCDR Dee Person pictured with LT Dan Person and Marty Judge, the Owner & President of The Judge Group at the 1st Army Navy Veterans Football Game. The Judge Group has partnered with hundreds of employers across the country to help our Vets find employment.